Radio Engineer

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MnDOT’s Radio Operations Center seeks a technically skilled technician to monitor the ARMER system, identify faults, and support system maintenance. The role rotates through days and nights, with a six-week rotation and a night-shift differential.

Candidates need an FCC Radio Telephone License or APCO/NABER certification (or obtain within six months) and 2+ years of advanced radio system experience. On-site at the Roseville Metro office.

Qualifications

• FCC Radio Telephone License or APCO/NABER certification required or obtained within six months of hire.
• Two+ years of advanced technical experience supporting regional or large-scale radio systems.
• Experience with installation, repair, and implementation of radio equipment.
• Knowledge of record keeping and reporting requirements; ability to document work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the ARMER radio system and identify faults, alarms, and anomalies.
• Develop implementation plans for updates and maintenance of existing systems.
• Provide testing and evaluation services to MnDOT and partner agencies.

Skills

Radio communications

Record keeping

Technical troubleshooting

Education

FCC Radio Telephone License or APCO/NABER certification (or within 6 months)

Tools

Two-way radio

Telephone systems

Computer systems

Job description

This position will participate in various shift rotations for monitoring of the ARMER radio system at the Radio Operations Center (ROC). To track and identify system faults, alarms, and anomalies using various software applications and computer terminals for repair and maintenance oversite to the 800Mhz public safety ARMER radio system. To develop implementation plans/processes for updates and maintenance of existing systems and expansion of new integrated systems. This position also provides technical expertise in testing and evaluation services to State of Minnesota agencies, statewide area ARMER system partner agencies and other contracted agencies.

Shift work/weekend work shall apply. This position will be located out of the Metro Roseville office. The person will start working the day shift until he/she is trained in. Once trained in, the position will start the 24/7 operation shift work/weekend work/rotating.

We work a six-week rotation with four weeks of days followed by two weeks of nights. Shift differential applies for night work.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

• FCC Radio Telephone License or be an APCO/NABER certified technician is required or obtained within six (6) months of the hire date.

AND

AND

• Two or more years of recent advanced technical working experience (within the last four years) supporting a regional or large-scale radio communications system with responsibility for installation, repair, and implementation of a variety of radio communications equipment.
• Knowledge of radio communication procedures and ability to operate communication equipment and peripheral equipment. (i.e., telephone, two-way radio, and computer).
• Knowledge and application of record keeping requirements and ability to keep records and complete reports.

NOTE: To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.